Lead Software Engineer

Silicon Valley Bank; India; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) in Bengaluru is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own end-to-end feature delivery for the next-generation online banking platform. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment, guiding technical decisions and collaborating with stakeholders across India and the US.

The role requires strong Java skills, API design, and cloud-native experience; you will mentor engineers, implement automated tests, and drive performance and security

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of software development experience in financial services or large-scale apps.
• Strong proficiency in Java and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with Spring, REST APIs, and cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of middleware and backend REST APIs.
• Collaborate with product owners, tech leads, and QA in agile ceremonies.
• Write unit and integration tests; optimize performance and security.
• Mentor junior developers and drive automation and platform upgrades.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability across services.

Skills

Java 17+

React/Angular

Spring Boot

Docker/Kubernetes

AWS familiarity

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

OpenShift

Kafka

Redis

PostgreSQL

Job description

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

Job Description

Value Proposition Work in a fast-paced Agile environment, using cutting-edge front-end technologies to build the next-generation online banking platform.

Job Details

Position Title: Lead Software Engineer Career Level: P3 Job Category: Manager Role Type: Hybrid Job Location: Bengaluru, India

About the Team

Impact: The lead software developer will work on building and deploying the next-generation online banking platform using cutting-edge front-end technologies and work in a fast faced dynamic Agile team while interacting with multiple stakeholders like tech leads, product owners, scrum masters, app-security engineers etc., and taking end-to-end ownership of features and applications.

Key Deliverables

Develop, test, deploy, and support middleware and back-end REST APIs and integrations Actively participate in a fast-paced Agile team and all its ceremonies Work closely with the product owner and tech lead and collaborate with the team to burn down stories and tasks efficiently Write unit and end-to-end tests to protect your code Pay attention to detail and implement API best practices Closely monitor your app and database and look for and solve performance bottlenecks Efficiently decompose stories into smaller tasks and help team members when blocked Collaborate closely with tech architects, tech management, product teams, and other stakeholders to efficiently manage their expectations Independently run an Agile team of developers & test engineers Champion automation and tech innovation

Skills and Qualifications

Functional Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, self-starter Ownership and entrepreneurial mindset, able to lead jr. developers and manage time and work Collaborate with team members in India and the US and tackle complex technical problems Experience working on large-scale financial applications Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimum supervision Passionate about technology and banking, open to learning Excellent written & verbal communication skills Team player, collaborative, ability to think about and bring multiple solutions to the table for discussion Champion innovation in cloud, automation, platform upgrades etc. Technical Skills: Strong Java skills, preferably on Java 17+ Strong understanding of Java DS&A Good knowledge of front-end apps (react/Angular/JavaScript) Experience writing APIs using Spring Boot Spring Batch, Spring CCS, Spring Security, AOP, Bean scopes and other advanced Spring features Experience scanning and mitigating security vulnerabilities (OWASP) using tools like Snyk Strong expertise in Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes or equivalent environments Strong experience creating clear documentation Understanding of SAML, OAuth, OpenID, FAPI, ISO, GDPR, Privacy policies etc. Strong SQL skills and experience writing queries for Oracle and Postgres DB Experience with NoSQL DBs like Elastic, Mongo, or equivalent preferred Basic to intermediate experience on NodeJS Knowledge of CICD pipelines and tools like GitLab, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift Experience writing end to end automation/ unit testing Strong Experience with Kafka (async), experience with Apigee or equivalent API Gateway Experience with distributed caching like Redis, Memcached, or equivalent Strong ability to trace performance bottlenecks and production issues using JMeter, Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Graphana or equivalent tools Strong Linux skills Knowledge of AWS will be an add-on Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field Overall 8-11 years of experience in Software Development

Relationships & Collaboration

Participate actively in all Agile ceremonies Collaborate closely with tech architects, tech management, product teams, and other stakeholders to efficiently manage their expectations Cross-functional collaboration with multiple teams across India and the US to find innovative solutions

Accessibility Needs

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage (e.g. application, interviews, onboarding) please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a seamless experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500, is the financial holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank"). Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Visit: https://www.firstcitizens.com/